Delightful Contradiction: The Healthy Burger

nWhile no longer a vegetarian, I haven't eaten red meat since age 9. To be honest, I don't really remember what a burger tastes like, but judging from its fan base, I gather it's pretty damn good. The following recipe is pretty damn good too; it even has the endorsement of my guy, a card-carrying carnivore.nTurkey Burgers with Grated Zucchini and Carrotn

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• 1 lb. ground turkeyn
• 1 medium zucchini (grated)n
• 1 medium carrot (grated)n
• 2 cloves garlic (finely chopped)n
• 3/4 tsp. dried thymen
• 3/4 tsp. kosher saltn
• 1/4 tsp black peppern
• 1 large eggn

nnIn a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Form mixture into patties. Broil in heated skilled (coated with olive oil), 4-5 minutes on each side until no trace of pink, flipping burgers once.nnServe on a crusty roll or whole wheat English muffin with lettuce, tomato, melted cheese, and mustard. Carrots, hummus, and kosher baby dill pickles make superb and healthy accompaniments.nnFlickr image by love?janine